Palace of the Grand Master

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: At the top of the Street of the Knights in the old town.
• Tickets: Combined tickets with other old-town sites are available.
• Opening: Hours are shorter in winter.

The story of the Palace of the Grand Master

The Palace of the Grand Master was built in the 14th century as the residence of the leader of the Knights Hospitaller. It was later used by the Ottomans as a prison and fortress.

An explosion in 1856 destroyed much of it. The Italians, who ruled Rhodes in the early 20th century, rebuilt it in the 1930s and filled it with ancient mosaics brought from the island of Kos.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Walk down the Street of the Knights afterwards.
• Look down at the Hellenistic and Roman mosaic floors.
• Walk the Street of the Knights down to the Archaeological Museum.

What's around the Palace of the Grand Master

• Street of the KnightsLeads down from the palace.
• Archaeological MuseumIn the Knights' Hospital.
• City wallsWalkable on certain days.
• Clock TowerViewpoint in the old town.

Questions travellers ask